How to Pronounce Entrepreneur

To pronounce "entrepreneur", say entr-epr-en-EUR — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˌɒntɹɪpɹɪnˈɜː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “entrepreneur”

Break "entrepreneur" into 4 beats and lean on "EUR" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with obscure and assure, if that helps it stick.

What does entrepreneur mean?

noun

  1. A person who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risk.
  2. A person who organizes a risky activity of any kind and acts substantially in the manner of a business entrepreneur.

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Words that rhyme with entrepreneur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

obscureassureprocuredemureinferallureconcursecureendurestirpureensure

Related words

enterpriserbusinessfirmbusinesspersonbusinessmanindustrialistemployersponsor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "entrepreneur"?▾

"Entrepreneur" has 4 syllables: entr · epr · en · eur.

What is the IPA transcription of "entrepreneur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "entrepreneur" is /ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnɝ/.

What does "entrepreneur" mean?▾

Entrepreneur: A person who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risk.

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